How far is Brussels, IL from Batchtown, IL?
The driving distance from Brussels, IL to Batchtown, IL is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brussels and Batchtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brussels and Batchtown.
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Start on Community Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · Community Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
3083 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Prosker Lane
2 mi · 8 min · Prosker Lane
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Turn straight onto Mississippi River Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Mississippi River Road
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Continue on Mississippi River Road
3 mi · 7 min · Mississippi River Road
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Continue on 1490E
1993 ft · 55 sec · 1490E
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Continue on 1475E
1.6 km · 2 min · 1475E
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Continue on South Mississippi River Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Mississippi River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mississippi River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brussels and Batchtown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mississippi River Road
Continue on Mississippi River Road
2.99 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Brussels and Chance Rain Showers near Batchtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brussels to Batchtown?
The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Brussels and 4.6 miles from Batchtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brussels and Chance Rain Showers near Batchtown.
Stop Ideas Near Rosedale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosedale.
Alton
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brussels and Batchtown. Straight-line distance: 6.86 mi (11.04 km).
#1 Brussels
Village in Calhoun County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 128 |
| Coordinates | 38.9494900, -90.5887300 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Batchtown
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 192 |
| Coordinates | 39.0331000, -90.6576200 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mississippi River Road (-90.65795, 39.033114)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.77 | $1.53 | $3.05 |
| Mid-grade | $5.39 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| Premium | $5.94 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
| Diesel | $6.65 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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